"He is interested in seeing every American entrant perform well and he'll follow every event," Carney answered when asked if Obama would watch Rafalca compete. "If his schedule allows, I think the answer to that question is yes."

"Dear Ann," Obama's note to Ann Romney will read. "I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed seeing Rafalca 'go for gold' the other day. What a treat for me and the countless other proud Americans who made time to watch it. Best, Barack."